Somali Immigrants Among Those Arrested In Minneapolis Immigration Raids
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Federal officials say people of Somali origin were among those arrested in a new immigration crackdown in Minneapolis, coming just two days after President Trump criticized Somali immigrants and said he wanted them removed from the U.S.
Homeland Security said the arrests began Monday and provided details on 12 people taken into custody — five from Somalia and others from Mexico and El Salvador — describing them as “dangerous criminals.”
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey denounced the president’s comments and called on Americans to support the city’s Somali community.
Meanwhile, federal agents also arrested dozens in New Orleans during a separate operation. Protesters at a city council meeting accused agents of targeting people of color, which Homeland Security denies.
Louisiana Republican Governor Jeff Landry said he supports the federal efforts.
Homeland Security said the arrests began Monday and provided details on 12 people taken into custody — five from Somalia and others from Mexico and El Salvador — describing them as “dangerous criminals.”
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey denounced the president’s comments and called on Americans to support the city’s Somali community.
Meanwhile, federal agents also arrested dozens in New Orleans during a separate operation. Protesters at a city council meeting accused agents of targeting people of color, which Homeland Security denies.
Louisiana Republican Governor Jeff Landry said he supports the federal efforts.
